Payroll in California has little room for error: overtime rules, meal and rest periods, paid sick leave, local minimum wages and quarterly filings. We run your payroll on a reputable platform, review every run before it is submitted and keep a clear audit trail of changes.
We also handle the edges that usually fall to the owner — onboarding paperwork, contractor 1099s at year end, garnishment notices, and answering employees' "why is my check different?" questions so you don't have to.
Who it's for
Restaurants, trades, clinics, studios and service businesses with hourly or mixed teams who need payroll done right without a payroll department.
Consult
A free conversation about how payroll works in your business today.
Proposal
A written scope and flat monthly fee, usually within three business days.
Handover
Documented, staged takeover — then a weekly brief to keep you informed.
Common questions.
Which payroll platforms do you support?
We commonly work with Gusto, ADP and QuickBooks Payroll. If you already have a provider, we usually keep it.
Can you pay contractors as well as employees?
Yes. We manage contractor payments, collect W-9s and prepare 1099s at year end.
What happens if there is a payroll error?
Every run is reviewed before submission. If an error does occur, we correct it with the provider and the employee and document the fix.
Related services
Financial Planning & Cash Flow
Budgets, 13-week cash forecasts and monthly reviews that show where the money is going before it has gone.
Business Formation & Compliance
Entity setup, licenses, permits and the annual filings that keep a California business in good standing.
HR & Staffing Management
Hiring support, onboarding, handbooks and HR records — the people side of the business, handled with care.
Let's talk payroll.
A free consultation about payroll administration for your business — what to keep, what to hand over and what it would cost.
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